Description Canoë-Kayak : Canoeing and kayak Whole-day-trip

Sporty adventure & Wild disconnection

1. Guided by our expert instructors, this trip is the perfect "micro-adventure" for groups of friends, active couples, or solo travelers looking to experience the river far from the crowds.
2. The Concept: The morning is dedicated to technical boat handling, paddling synchronization, and crossing the first rapids. After a relaxing lunch break on a wild riverbank to recharge your batteries, you will tackle the most canyoned, spectacular, and continuous white water section in the afternoon.
3. Prerequisites: This is a sporty and physical trip. You must be a confident swimmer and ideally have some previous paddling experience.
   Availability Note: This exclusive full-day run is only available from April 1st to July 8th (outside the high-season months of July and August, when dam release schedules change).

 Trip Itinerary & Logistics

1. 09:30 AM – Welcome at our Castellane Base: Meet the crew, pick up your professional gear (wetsuit, jacket, helmet, paddle), and get ready.
2. 09:45 AM – Shuttle & Briefing: A quick 3-minute minibus drive to the launch site in the village, followed by a comprehensive safety briefing and initial boat handling.
3. 10:00 AM – Launching the Adventure: We hit the river in small groups (maximum 8 people per guide). The morning focuses on a fun, pedagogical approach: learning river-reading skills, clearing small rapids, conquering the Barre Saint-Jean, and practicing white water swimming.
4. 12:30 PM – Riverside Picnic at "Plage du Siphon": Time for a friendly and convivial break on a secluded beach! Enjoy a local lunch and a chilled glass of local rosé wine, followed by a quick, well-deserved nap. (Optional catering: individual salads, local buffet, or complete sandwiches + dessert + drinks for €18/person, or you can bring your own picnic).
5. 02:00 PM – Into the Wild Action: We get back on the water for the technical and tumultuous section.
6. 04:30 PM – The Grand Final at Point Sublime: The arrival at the entrance of the Couloir Samson is absolutely fabulous, surrounded by towering limestone cliffs where Griffon vultures soar above. The final rapid, "Le Solitaire" (a powerful Class 4 rapid), will definitely leave you with unforgettable sensations!
7. Return to Base: To exit the canyon, we enjoy a sporty 15-minute hike up the famous Martel Trail back to the parking lot (everyone helps carry the gear!). Time for a snack, a chat about our sensations, and a 20-minute drive back to Castellane.

Important info: EDF Dam water releases

1. Just like our half-day trips, this full-day autonomous navigation requires the EDF dam water releases to be open.
2. Spring Scheduling: Outside of July and August, dam openings depend on winter snowpack and spring rainfall.
3. Our Backup Plan: If the dam happens to be closed on your booked day, the adventure doesn't stop! We take advantage of the lower water level to lead you on foot inside the otherwise inaccessible Grand Canyon—this is our famous Water Trekking (Rando Aqua). We can also redirect the trip to spring runs on the Haut Verdon or the Daluis Gorge, or offer a Canyoning/Packrafting alternative.

Ready to progress?

If you fall in love with autonomous river running during this expedition, join us next spring for our specialized Packrafting Clinics (Discovery or Advanced levels) on the most beautiful technical rivers in the region!

Localisation Canoë-Kayak : Canoeing and kayak Whole-day-trip

You can use this map to locate and calculate your route by clicking on the marker. The estimated time by Google is to increase by 20%, which corresponds to our small mountain roads.